| (1) |
As used in this section, “construction agreement” means a construction contract, subcontract, or purchase order for the design, construction, installation, or repair of an improvement to real property between a:
Terms Used In Utah Code 13-8-3- Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
- State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes a state, district, or territory of the United States. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
| (a) |
construction manager; |
| (f) |
any combination of the persons described under Subsections (1)(a) through (e). |
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| (2) |
A provision in a construction agreement requiring a dispute arising under the agreement to be resolved in a forum outside of this state is void and unenforceable as against the public policy of this state if:
| (a) |
one of the parties to the agreement is domiciled in this state; and |
| (b) |
work to be done and the equipment and materials to be supplied under the agreement involves a construction project in this state. |
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| (3) |
This section applies to a construction agreement executed, renewed, or materially modified on or after May 5, 1997. |
Enacted by Chapter 60, 1997 General Session
